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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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